First of all I have never asked anyone to star a question, but please star this question. I want to be able to get as much feedback as possible and by starring your contacts see it and so on.
Anyway I came across the question moments ago.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkcCrxezJmvHj2AA2zKZZdLsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070926144031AACFIsG&show=7#profile-info-eb71d539c6860290e80bdaa4253a2f87aa
It got me thinking. I don't feel like I am part of any clique per se, but I feel very close to some of the folks here. I do look forward to seeing their questions and answers.
Maybe it is because online people have the abiltiy to be more open with their feelings.
My question is what makes you feel close to some of your top contacts. Is it just cliquish behavior or is there something more to it?
2007-09-27 17:02:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are a lot of people I feel close to on Yahoo. There are some that I know in real life and there are those that I talk to on the phone every chance I get. We have a lot in common! It's difficult to meet other Atheists in "real life" because some people still have a hard time admitting they do not believe. I have found some wonderful, funny, amazing people on Yahoo!
I think the internet is a great way to get to know people! Those that say otherwise just don't think of the avatars as real people and that is a shame.
2007-09-27 17:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, I don't actually feel close to any of my contacts. Don't get me wrong, I like them, I like what they have to say, the questions they ask, the wit, the intelligence, the thought. But I've not had any real way to get to know these people, not like I have in other venues on the internet, where I have made some close friends who I do know in real life.
The likelyhood I'll ever meet anyone from this forum is pretty low.
I don't feel this is a clique in any way, shape or form, nor is this anywhere near to high school, like the other person implied. I'm sorry they had such a bad deal in high school, but they need to quit carrying that burden and applying it to everyone with the broad brush.
2007-09-28 00:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by Cheese Fairy - Mummified 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, I genuinely love the responses. I remember the avatar of each poster, and I relish in reading their further contributions. They generally share my views, and have a sardonic wit. Call that cliquish if you will, but I enjoy it and there are people of other persuasions who do the same.
I don't mind a bit of mudslinging on the boards, provided that it is in good humor. I am turned off when criticism (even passionate) becomes rather hateful as opposed to constructive. There are atheists on this board that have annoyed me, but the vast majority are fabulous. And I do admit to having a spot for bashing fundies -- there really is no way to sugarcoat some of the horrors that religious fundamentalism has inflicted on the human intellect. Usually I only reserve this for the people who will say "go to hell" or some other marginal insult.
2007-09-28 00:08:11 · answer #3 · answered by Dalarus 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I like intelligent points of view, I appreciate people of all persuasions who see the value in building bridges, I truly love a creative use of language, and I have an endearing fondness for ridiculous humor (especially at the expense of the overly serious). I practice the belief that 'What you think about me is none of my business', and feel strongly that there is some source that connects us all at a very deep level. I hesitate to call that God - because that instantly alienates many. It could be just shared matter, and energy. I have tremendous respect for those who can consider this question with others of different belief systems, and have little tolerance for those who condemn.
2007-09-28 00:44:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
I think what attracts me to some of the contacts here and what makes me feel close to them is seeing them ask or answer questions in a way that reflects my feelings, beliefs, or concerns. It is that comfort that comes from knowing, I am not alone. Someone else feels the way I feel about this, or someone else has the same beliefs or boundaries. It has a quiet way of inspiring hope and faith.
2007-09-28 00:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since I've only been a user for a week or two, I have'nt had the opportunity to be part of a clique.... But I have gravitated towards a few -- (you included) -- because of their sense of humor and/or great answers.
So, there's a sense of having something in common.
2007-09-29 12:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by Catboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I starred it, since you asked, but I have to tell you that I don't really feel close (as I define it) to anyone I know just on the Internet. There are people whose answers I look for, but that's mostly just the ones who say things that get me to thinking. (Most of them, to be honest, are the reasonable atheists. People who agree with me don't generally make me think.) I'm afraid that's as close as I can come to an answer to your question. I hope it helps.
2007-09-28 00:08:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have met some amazing mentors here that have guided me through odd waters of my faith.
I have met people who have provided links for my friends faiths.
I have met a person who is fast becoming one of the best friends I have had!
Add to that the people who make me laugh and seem to respect my view points and yes I have friends here. :) What makes me feel "close" to them is that we think the same way. The one contact I've gotten to know outside of R&S has my same odd sense of humor and my faith. We enjoy chatting. *shrug* Beleive it or not I get along with most people. It's just the weird Christians here that I don't. And my two little thumb down fairies. I think they have a crush on me, I swear.
2007-09-28 00:55:13 · answer #8 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's one of those "birds of the same feather flock together" kind of mentality, sharing familiar levels of understanding. After spending enough time here, people do tend to socialize and gravitate toward each other. I won't be surprised if some of them do know each other outside R&S.
Stick around and you'll find your own warm and fuzzy corner of the ballroom, too.
There, I gave you a star as you requested. Hope it helps!
Peace be with you.
2007-09-28 00:21:03 · answer #9 · answered by Arf Bee 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm confused. I considered you part of the clique already!
To me, what makes them "clique" is the amount of time I see them here and the way they treat others, also I consider the topic of their questions and the way the answer. Want an example?
Clique
Ex.: You, KiaSister, Jack B, DEPRESSED **sights**, Icy Gazz, Socmum and so on
Non-Clique:
Ex.: Oregon Flower, Oregon Flower, Al-Shaitan, twinsma, Oregon Flower and so on
2007-09-28 00:08:25 · answer #10 · answered by Love Yahoo!!! wannabe a princess 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋